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Anode Technical Institute

Certificate

Data Center Critical Facilities Technician

A 12-credit certificate for critical facilities technicians. You start with redundancy concepts, safety and change control, then service UPS systems, static transfer switches and power distribution, followed by standby generators and paralleling switchgear. The final course covers cooling systems and DCIM monitoring. Coursework is vendor-neutral. It prepares you for industry practice and does not by itself grant any license or agency certification.

12 credits
3 terms
Free to study · $99 for the credential
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Outcomes

What you will be able to do

  1. 01Work safely under methods of procedure and change control
  2. 02Maintain UPS, STS and power distribution
  3. 03Test generators and switchgear
  4. 04Maintain data center cooling and monitoring

Careers

Where graduates work

  • Critical facilities technician
  • Data center engineer (facilities)
  • Mission-critical electrical technician

Curriculum

Term 1

3 credits
DCF 1013 cr

Data Center Critical Facilities Fundamentals

This course introduces fundamental concepts for critical facility technicians, focusing on maintaining high availability and safe operations within data center environments. Students will learn about facility infrastructure, operational best practices, and emergency response procedures.

Term 2

6 credits
DCF 1053 cr

UPS Systems, Static Transfer and Power Distribution

This course provides a comprehensive overview of critical power infrastructure, focusing on uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), static transfer switches (STS), power distribution units (PDU), remote power panels (RPP), and busway systems. Students will gain the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to understand, operate, and maintain these essential components in mission-critical environments.

DCF 1103 cr

Generators, Switchgear and Paralleling

This course provides technicians with foundational knowledge and practical skills for the operation, maintenance, and testing of standby power generation systems. It covers the core components, their interconnections, and the critical processes involved in ensuring reliable emergency power.

Term 3

3 credits
DCF 1153 cr

Data Center Cooling and DCIM

This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills for maintaining optimal thermal conditions in data centers. It covers fundamental cooling principles, advanced liquid cooling techniques, and data center infrastructure management (DCIM) strategies.

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